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  1. Rachel Khong's new novel explores who gets to be 'Real Americans'

    Published: 5/13/2024
  2. For Mother's Day, two books that tackle motherhood

    Published: 5/10/2024
  3. In 'Soil,' Camille Dungy weaves together gardening, race and motherhood

    Published: 5/9/2024
  4. Two mothers clash over integration in 'What's Mine & Yours'

    Published: 5/8/2024
  5. Poet Ocean Vuong shares his grief in 'Time Is A Mother'

    Published: 5/7/2024
  6. 'The Three Mothers' who paved the way for three extraordinary men

    Published: 5/6/2024
  7. Amy Tan opens up about her birding obsession in 'The Backyard Bird Chronicles'

    Published: 5/2/2024
  8. Emily Henry's 'Funny Story' centers a new character in rom-com tropes

    Published: 5/1/2024
  9. 'Mid-Air' is a middle grade book about fitting in, friendship and grief

    Published: 4/30/2024
  10. 'New Cold Wars' examines the relationship between the U.S., Russia and China

    Published: 4/29/2024
  11. Salman Rushdie's memoir 'Knife' recounts his attack and recovery

    Published: 4/26/2024
  12. 'Edith Holler' follows a young girl cursed – and trapped – in her father's theater

    Published: 4/25/2024
  13. Scout Bassett recalls her journey to becoming a Paralympian in 'Lucky Girl'

    Published: 4/24/2024
  14. Carys Davies tackles communication, isolation and the Scottish Clearances in 'Clear'

    Published: 4/23/2024
  15. For Earth Day, Susan Casey dives into 'The Underworld' of the deep ocean

    Published: 4/22/2024
  16. Two collections of horror stories modernize the genre

    Published: 4/19/2024
  17. 'The Anxious Generation' analyzes the harmful effects of growing up online

    Published: 4/18/2024
  18. 'Sociopath' is a memoir about how to live with – and treat – the social disorder

    Published: 4/17/2024
  19. 'Memory Piece' follows female friendships over several decades

    Published: 4/16/2024
  20. In 'We Loved It All,' Lydia Millet dives into nonfiction

    Published: 4/15/2024

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